Pproperties and special features
Variscitis has been discovered in 1830 by the German mineralogist Johann August Friedrich Breithaupt (1791-1873). At 1837, originally named "peganite", it was named after its place of birth discovery, namely in the Variscia region (known today as Vogtland) in Germany, and its name became variscite. On variscitis can be found under other such as "variquoise", "lucinitis", "utahlite".
Variscite formation has thanks to the deposition of phosphate water and their interaction with rocks containing a lot of aluminum. In addition, we can see on variscitis the formation of small veins aluminium, calcium or zinc. crandalitis. In principle, variscitis is found in the form of druses, crystals, nodules or small clusters.
It is common for the variscite combines with other minerals and is then another stone, like the coeruleo lactite, consisting of variscitis, varicose veins and planerite and wavellite. Redundancy is a variscite with high iron.
Variscitis is, in principle green in color. Its shades of green can vary from very pale green to green deep emerald. Sometimes it appears as other colors, such as blue and yellow, red and grey. The rarest form of variscitis is red variscitis. It is sometimes confused with chrysoprase or chrysocolla. Sound veined appearance is reminiscent of howlite or of the turquoise.
The chemical composition of variscite consists of phosphate aluminum hydrate, iron, and even arsenic. It has a hardness of 4 to 5 over Mohs scale. For comparison, diamond has the highest hardness, i.e. 10 on this same scale. We can therefore say that its hardness is not very high. It has a orthorhombic crystalline system, a feature white.
History of the variscite
Variscitis has been discovered relatively recently, so it there are no myths or legends about it. However, it is a stone that has been used for thousands of years in the manufacture of various ornaments and tools.
In fact, in 1962, during the excavation of the Saint-Michel burial mound in Carnac in France, a variscite ornament, as well as a and jadeite axes dating from the Neolithic, were discovered. This necklace and its tools are estimated to be around 6,000 years old. However, in 1853, in the Morbihan region of Brittany, ornaments and variscite beads had already been identified.
Museum analyses of the Louvre have determined the provenance of these ornaments. They originated in Andalusia in Spain. Pliny the Elder (23-79 AD), author of the Natural History encyclopedia had named several blue stones "callaïs and green such as variscitis, nephritis malachite and turquoise.
The principal deposits are in Russia, Australia and Canada, etc.
The benefits of variscitis at lithotherapy
Benefits for your health psychic
Variscite emits stabilizing and soothing vibrations. It helps to free themselves from distress and worry. It brings serenity while reducing states of agitation. It helps to manage anxiety and anguish by providing harmony in life daily.
It's an ideal stone for prospecting. It promotes concentration and reconnection with the self interior. Certain traumas, at the origin of blockages, are thus identified and can be be overcome. The wearer can go from forward and rebuild.
Variscite is a stone ideal for students, people on reconversion or training. It facilitates learning, concentration and memorization. It stimulates cognitive.
This stone provides self-assurance and self-confidence. It encourages objectivity, rationality and insight. Its wearer is able to better to communicate with others and better express their feelings emotions. He forgives more easily, becomes less resentful. Negative energies dissipate and give way to well-being.
Variscite enables its to free oneself from complexes inferiority and teaches him to better appreciate each other. It generates charisma and self-esteem. The wearer feels better and this has repercussions on his character. He becomes even more conciliatory.
Benefits for your health physical
Variscitis is a excellent stone for combating intense sadness. The wearer is able to regain a taste for life. He sets himself objectives and does everything reach.
Stress-relieving stone relieves nervous tension. It calms the mind and agitated thoughts, especially at bedtime. It promotes and quality sleep. Visit night-time awakenings are decreasing.
It is also renowned for its to help resolve libido problems in both men and women. It is recommended for long-term couples. On also says it stimulates fertility.
Variscitis and its signs astrological
Variscitis provides numerous psychological benefits on all the natives of the zodiac. Occasionally, affinities sometimes emerge with certain astrological signs. This is the case for the following signs :
- Taurus : symbol stability, fertility and obstinacy. This sign represents loyalty, and possessiveness. Wearing a variscite provides stabilizing vibrations and soothing while engendering serenity. This sign is linked to nature and the earth. It takes no decision lightly. He takes it one step at a time, never rushing into anything. Visit stability and anchoring are his strength. He puts time to place his trust. Loyal and honest, he forgives neither treachery nor pettiness. Generous, he loves to share with those around him. He loves to acquire goods, including land. Possession gives him enjoyment. He's a hard worker who's always reassured by the things he acquires. He has a very balanced personality and enjoys being at home among his own people. Stubborn by nature, it's impossible for him to change his mind. In love, he loves sensuality and caresses. He has a great need tenderness and cuddles. He loves to share, feel and vibrate. He is seductive and conquests. However, he aspires to start a family. He can be possessive and jealous of the person you love ;
- Gemeaux : symbol communication, exchanges and the mind. This sign represents commerce, siblings and the curiosity. Wearing a variscitis allows him to to better manage anxiety by bringing harmony to her life daily. A sign of vivacity and intellectual curiosity, he's not afraid of the movement and can adapt to any situations. Spontaneous and flexible routine and is not afraid of change. He likes the great journeys that take him away from home. Pleasant and he has a great sense of humor and charms his audience. His company is sought after and appreciated. Be careful, however, as it has tendency to lie. He's multi-talented skills and tends to behave like a an eternal student. But he doesn't go all the way and doesn't always finish what he's started. undertaken. A natural optimist, he knows bounce back from any difficulty. By But don't be fooled into thinking that there's nothing because he's very good at hiding his emotions. In love, it seduces, it charms, it foraging. He loves discovering new relationships. He's very afraid of losing his freedom. And yet.., he's a true romantic who aspires to live the true love ;
- Scorpion : symbol of the end of things, of transformations and instinct. This sign represents desire sexuality and mystery. Wearing a variscite makes it easier to forgive and be less resentful. This sign can be extreme, tyrannical, even sadistic. He is incredibly resilient and knows how to get up after a setback. Often of a anguish, he possesses a blooming sensitivity of skin. It's a sign of the depths of the night, dark water: it has the ability to see what others don't want to see. He works on instinct. It is mysterious and doesn't give himself away. He has a great capacity of introspection, transformation and rebirth. He has a gift for psychology He's a people person and knows what he's talking about. He detects its weaknesses and can go so far as to manipulation. This sign is whole and loyal affection, but be careful not to betray him. He can show himself redoubtable. In love, he is passionate. He is made to love madly, to vibrate and to merge with the other. He does not can't stand rejection. Naturally jealous and possessive, he hates it when people resists. In time, he becomes a spouse loyal and protector.
Variscites and chakras
Variscite helps to the balance of the throat. This chakra is located of the throat, vocal cords and bronchial tubes. A balanced throat chakra enables the person to be able to express their emotions. It establishes sincere communication message gets through. She gives and receives a lot. She has a good sense of diplomacy and tact.
The throat chakra, unbalanced, too open, leads to a lack of self-confidence. The person has very little of esteem for herself and others. She is vulgar and rude. She is often ironic, manipulative and mean. She doesn't never admits its wrongdoings and is often bad faith.
The throat chakra, unbalanced, blocked, incites the person to to repress everything deep inside her. She doesn't know emotions. His speech is inaudible, cold and vulgar. She stammers or and her message doesn't get through. She is often stressed and nervous system.
Maintenance, purification and recharging the variscite
Since extraction to your home, your variscitis will not could neither purify nor recharge at with the help of natural elements such as water, sun and earth. Handled from many times, it has inevitably been in contact with various energies, both negative and positive positive. It may even have lost its efficiency.
As soon as it arrives, it is essential to purify and recharge it for its use. The following operations are to be serviced at least once per month or after a lithotherapy.
Submerge your variscite in a glass of spring water for 2 hours. Dry gently with a towel. a soft cloth to remove any residue. impurities. For lighter purification, choose to put it in a Tibetan bowl. You can opt for sage fumigation white.
Recharge it with the sun's rays afternoon sun for 2 hours or place it in an amethyst geode or on an a quartz cluster for 24 hours.